Environment minister holds first 'janata darbar'

Pitching for wider participation of people to increase green cover in cities, environment minister Prakash Javadekar on Sunday held his first "janta darbar" where he listened to suggestions on the issue.

Javadekar met morning walkers who raised grievances and made suggestions on the issue of increasing green cover, Ministry officials said, adding the minister is looking forward to holding more such interactions in future.

On the occasion, the minister also launched a mobile application "SarpMitra" which will help sensitising people about snakes and also provide help in case of snake rescues.

Met wt Pune Morning walkers in a first of its kind "Janata Darbar/ Tekdi Darbar" Listened to peoples' suggestions. pic.twitter.com/sp19hqUQCf